Emirati holding company Majid Al Futtaim announced the opening of City Centre Almaza to the public on Monday. City Centre Almaza is the fourth Majid Al Futtaim shopping mall in Egypt that comprises retail, leisure, food, and beverage options for the whole family. CEO of shopping malls at Majid Al Futtaim properties, Ghaith Shocair said, "City Centre Almaza marks the next step in our growth strategy for Egypt as we increase the size of our shopping malls business in Egypt by almost 30%." Shocair added that City Centre Almaza is a shopping, food, and entertainment hub spanning over 100,000 square meters. “The mall includes more than 260 stores that have dedicated nearly 10% of its space to entertainment. In addition to hosting East Cairo's first ever VOX Cinemas (16 screens), visitors can also enjoy Magic Planet, indoor ride games, and attractions venue, Gravity Code which is an indoor trampoline park and an Ignite sports center,” he stated. He further noted that the mall includes Carrefour hypermarket of two football pitches introducing – for the first time in Egypt – new innovations that enhance the customer experience, as well as exclusive amenities and services including free Wi-Fi, valet service, lounge, and over 4,000 parking spaces. Al Futtaim invested more than EGP 500m in traffic and investment solutions, including the upgrade of Suez Road and the construction of a new pedestrian bridge over Thawra Street, allowing visitors to safely access the shopping destination. City Centre Almaza is the latest addition to Majid Al Futtaim shopping malls portfolio now totaling four properties in Egypt, including Mall of Egypt, City Centre Maadi, and City Centre Alexandria.
